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ISBN: 9781118917534
Year: 2014
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons (UK)
Pages: 448
Description:
This is a comprehensive collection of original essays that explore
the aesthetics, economics, and mechanics of movie adaptation, from
the days of silent cinema to contemporary franchise phenomena.
Featuring a range of theoretical approaches, and chapters on the
historical, ideological and economic aspects of adaptation, the
volume reflects today?s acceptance of intertextuality as a
vital and progressive cultural force.
Incorporates new research in adaptation studies
Features a chapter on the Harry Potter franchise, as well as
other contemporary perspectives
Showcases work by leading Shakespeare adaptation scholars
Explores fascinating topics such as ?unfilmable?
texts
Includes detailed considerations of Ian McEwan?s
Atonement and Conrad?s Heart of Darkness
ISBN: 9781118917534
Year: 2014
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons (UK)
Pages: 448
Description:
This is a comprehensive collection of original essays that explore
the aesthetics, economics, and mechanics of movie adaptation, from
the days of silent cinema to contemporary franchise phenomena.
Featuring a range of theoretical approaches, and chapters on the
historical, ideological and economic aspects of adaptation, the
volume reflects today?s acceptance of intertextuality as a
vital and progressive cultural force.
Incorporates new research in adaptation studies
Features a chapter on the Harry Potter franchise, as well as
other contemporary perspectives
Showcases work by leading Shakespeare adaptation scholars
Explores fascinating topics such as ?unfilmable?
texts
Includes detailed considerations of Ian McEwan?s
Atonement and Conrad?s Heart of Darkness